Meaning of therefore in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    therefore

    Definitions

    1. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

    Examples

    • « therefore X must be true »
    • « the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory »
    • « we were young and thence optimistic »
    • « it is late and thus we must go »
    • « the witness is biased and »
  2. 2. as a consequence

    Examples

    • « he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held »

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